Norwegian Fairy Tale Doll: "Troll"
Collection: Everyday Connections
Object Category: Dolls, Charms and Talismans
Object Type: Fairy Tale Dolls
Country: Norway
Continent: Europe
Geographic Region: Northern Europe
Materials: Wood
width: 3 in;
height: 6 in;
depth: 3 in
These dolls are trolls. In Norse mythology, a troll is a supernatural being. The troll is often represented, as here, with a large nose and ears, perhaps a tail, and dressed in woodlands clothing. Mythology says they live in small groups, isolated from human contact, in rocks, mountains or caves. Usually they are considered dangerous to humans.
Source:
en.wikipedia/wiki/Troll